mutagenesis

[ myoo-tuh-jen-uh-sis ]
/ ˌmyu təˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

noun

the origin and development of a mutation.

Origin of mutagenesis

From New Latin, dating back to 1950–55; see origin at mutation, -genesis

OTHER WORDS FROM mutagenesis

mu·ta·ge·net·ic [myoo-tuh-juh-net-ik] /ˌmyu tə dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby mutagenesis

mut., mutable, mutable sign, mutacism, mutagen, mutagenesis, mutagenic, mutagenize, mutant, mutant gene, mutare

British Dictionary definitions for mutagenesis

mutagenesis
/ (ˌmjuːtəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /

noun

genetics the generation, usually intentional, of mutations

Word Origin for mutagenesis

C20: from mutation + -genesis

Medical definitions for mutagenesis

mutagenesis
[ myōō′tə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ]

n. pl. mu•ta•gen•e•ses (-sēz′)

The formation or development of a mutation.